Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Platform Tower Viewing Test

The proposed viewing platform design includes a tower that is elevated above the platform base so as to provide a commanding view of the rails in all four cardinal directions.

A test of the potential view was recently completed by using a boom truck to raise a camera to the proposed height. The following shots demonstrate what train spotters can expect to see from atop the proposed tower.

This shot shows the view looking north past the historic train depot:



This is another view to the north...minus the train this time:



And this is the view looking to the west into downtown Plant City:



And here's a nice shot from ground level looking to the west from a location just east of where the proposed platform will be constructed. You can also get a good look at the north/south railway intersection that will be located adjacent to the platform. The building on the right is the historic train depot which now serves as a community focal point and museum.


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